TE803,Section3 2009 Wiki - G10 Adapting homework assignments

Great idea #10 - Adapting homework assignments

What is it?

Ask yourself:
- What skill is being practiced?
- What knowledge and skills are needed?
- Is there a clear purpose and direction?
- Is it time appropriate?
Make sure you accommodate for special needs students
In order to set students up for success, do the following:
- Teach interdependence/independence learning skills
- Teach time management
- Teach students to ask for help - this will clue the teacher in to possibilities for necessary accommodations
Ensure home/school connection so that there is a wealth of support for each student
- Start homework in school so that the student isn't solely relying on home support to complete assignments
Make sure environment is suitable for special needs students
- Think about the environment, and the learner in that environment
Make sure teacher communicates expectations clearly!

Put a student through the environmental inventory process
- Evaluates the student's ability to work successfully in different environment.
  - You can then determine if accommodations are necessary

WebMath >
- Be careful about giving this link out to students! :)
Adapting Homework Assignments to Maximize Your Child's Strengths
- This is a excerpt from the book Seven Steps to Homework Success by Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. Sydney Zentall
- Interesting article about meeting the assignment's goal
SchoolNotes
- Teacher can post notes online so that parents and students can access them from home